The book your dog wishes you would read: how to raise the happiest dog

Introduction: Why this book is here

Part one: Understanding your dog. Your dog ; Understanding breeds and behavior

Part two: Bringing the right dog home. The reality check ; How to find the right breeder ; Selecting and finding a rescue dog ; Bringing your new puppy home ; Socializing your puppy or dog ; Neutering and spaying

Part three: Why your dog wants you to know. What your dog wants you to know about creating an incredible dog ; What your dog wants you to know about sniffing, snuffling and snouting ; What your dog wants you to know about chewing ; What your dog wants you to know about body language ; What your dog wants you to know about confidence ; What your dog wants you to know about play ; What your dog wants you to know about kids ; What your dog wants you to know about food ; What your dog wants you to know about dog walkers, daycare and kennels ; What your dog wants you to know about what it wears ; What your dog wants you to know about separation anxiety ; What your dog wants you to know about feeling safe ; What your dog wants you to know about behavioral issues ; What your dog wants you to know about its later years ; What your dog wants you to know about the end of its life

And finally . . .

Acknowledgments

Index.